NEW TRACK BRINGS COLOUR AND LIGHT TO UNCERTAIN TIMES
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“...there is no shortage of drama and dynamics to be found on un/love, particularly on anguished anthems such as Faultline and Weightlessness.” - Calgary Herald
“...it’s about opening up new spaces for emotions and letting those run free as a form of therapy — about the intersection of audience and music as liberation.“ - BeatRoute
“Compelling and evocative” – Exclaim!
“Bright Eyes meets Mumford & Sons” – American Songwriter
“Earnest, anthemic” – WXPN
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Reuben and the Dark has always made an effort to put community first and foremost. Take a look at his recent videos on Facebook and you’ll see the undeniable connection he has with his audience, all openly sharing their fears and triumphs that have resulted from quarantine. Today, Reuben and the Dark releases a new song, “We Will Get There”, an uplifting and auspicious tune meant to acknowledge the current situation of the world, and create some hope for the future.
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“We Will Get There” marks the next chapter for songwriter and frontman Reuben Bullock. It is the first in a series of singles to be released in the coming months, a mix of new songs, rarities, and b-sides from the un | love album sessions. On un | love, his third album for Arts & Crafts, Reuben opens a breathtakingly honest window into one of the most dramatic times in his life, baring the emotional depths encountered at life’s crossroads. Produced by Reuben and the Dark with Marcus Paquin (The National, Timber Timbre, Local Natives) and Kevin Drew (of Broken Social Scene), it is their most raw and emotional collection to date.
With "We Will Get There”, Reuben's prescient lyrics soar on an updraft of hope and patience, buoyed by the spirited melodies that unify the band and its audience. Written by Reuben Bullock with bandmates Brock Geiger and Ian Jarvis in January 2020, the song has taken on additional meaning with the current state of the world.
In Bullock’s own words, “This song was written in a little cabin in Joshua Tree, California, before our North American tour. Before the madness of everything we are in now. It feels different from other Reuben and the Dark songs. It is intentionally gentle and upbeat. It was written from a perspective of hope; hope is looking ahead to a future that is unknown. Those words feel even more current than the day they were written.”
Anyone who has seen Reuben and the Dark perform knows that the bandmates share a palpable bond onstage, creating a heedless energy that reverberates with the audience. Now perhaps more than ever, even though they can’t perform for live audiences, the band hopes their music can bring a feeling of togetherness to fans.
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Known for vulnerability, and penchant for creating uplifting cinematic intensity in their songs, Reuben and the Dark have been featured in a variety of television shows and movies. Most recently, a cover of R.E.M.’s “Shiny Happy People” set the stage for a very critical moment of Grey’s Anatomy. Earlier this year, their song “Hold Your Head High” was included in the new CBS dramedy All Rise, the track “Black Water” was featured in the long-anticipated trailer for Netflix’s El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, and Bullock lent his voice to the trailer for Dolittle with a rendition of the classic “What A Wonderful World”.
Though unfortunately, the coronavirus caused Reuben and the Dark’s tour to be cut short this spring, the band hopes to be back on the road soon and in the meantime fans can be sure to connect with Reuben on social media. For artist updates, visit reubenandthedark.com.
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